Industry X - Industrial and Automotive Manufacturing Consulting Consultant

WHO WE ARE We are Industry X: We embed innovation, intelligence, and sustainability in the way the world makes things and the things it makes. Industry X enables leaders to act quickly and confidently as they pivot to the future. We define Industry X as digital reinvention of manufacturing / engineering and believe that smart, sustainable, connected digital products and assets are about to create hyper-personalized industrial experiences, completely new levels of operational efficiency, transparency and traceability, tangible impact on sustainability and brand-new sources of revenue growth. Known for our ability to execute at speed, we help clients determine clear, actionable paths to competitive agility by bringing them new thinking on business and technology. Join us and become an integral part of our experienced Industry X team with the credibility, expertise, and insight clients depend on. Visit us here to find out more about Industry X.0 THE PRACTICE This role will align to Industry X’s Manufacturing & Operations practice. Manufacturing & Operations professionals help our clients achieve their ambitions for digital transformation within their core manufacturing and operations throughout the full lifecycle of their assets. With domain expertise across consulting and technology they unlock new sources of opex and capex efficiency and effectiveness. Manufacturing Consultants define and design the future state of Manufacturing companies (within the 4 walls optimization). This includes organizational, operational, and technical models to enable modernization of core operations across the breadth and depth of EHS, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Operational / Manufacturing Excellence functions. Professionals digitize plants, sites and centers by bringing cross-facility operations at scale. Our next generation production and manufacturing methods leverage AI, IoT, automation, wearables, and predictive analytics to enable multi-site plant optimization; to increase production reliability, product quality, worker safety and sustainable operations with a more productive digital workforce. THE WORK Support delivery of Industrial and Automotive reinvention, with a focus on realizing complex large scale manufacturing engineering initiatives. This includes transformation of large brownfield plants, design of greenfield plants and preparing for new product launches. Apply a strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain value levers specific to the industrial and automotive environments. This includes the implementation of new digital, AI and physical automation technologies. The automation and transformation of material flow inside industrial and automotive plants is of specific importance for this role. Manage projects or workstreams end to end, including scope, planning, risks, dependencies, and delivery outcomes, while adapting to evolving client priorities. Build and apply industry, functional, and technical knowledge to support client conversations, solution development, and delivery of innovative manufacturing-led ways of working. Lead and coordinate diverse, global Accenture teams, providing day to day direction, coaching, and quality oversight, while leveraging AI and digital tools to improve delivery effectiveness. Establish and maintain strong client relationships at the manager, director, and senior director levels through clear communication, structured problem solving, and delivery credibility. Collaborate across Accenture Supply Chain & Engineering team to deliver integrated, end to end solutions spanning manufacturing operations, platforms, and supply chain. Contribute to manufacturing focused thought leadership, including client ready materials, points of view, and case examples related to manufacturing transformation, lifecycle integration, and product launch readiness. Develop and maintain awareness of the Industrial and Automotive ecosystem, including key platforms, vendors, and emerging capabilities relevant to operations and execution. Support the evolution of Accenture’s Manufacturing reinvention offerings, with opportunities to grow into broader capability, account, or portfolio leadership roles over time. The work could include any of the following processes: Accenture’s point of view amongst clients and other key stakeholders Business process reengineering Lean six sigma transformation Manufacturing & Ops Excellence Asset reliability & performance management Process reliability TPM & TQM Production planning and scheduling Quality management Production operations Inventory & Material handling Workflow automation Reporting & Dashboarding Advance Automation Process Design & Simulation Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED Minimum of 3 years experience as part of a team focused on manufacturing engineering and material flow in automotive and industrial manufacturing. Demonstrated exposure to material flow and manufacturing engineering in automotive/industrial manufacturing plants. Experience with some of the workstreams involved for example: designing material delivery routes, performing 2D/3D simulations, IT/OT integration considerations, PFEP, business case considerations when deploying automated mobile robots (AMRs). Understanding of key vendors, risks, technologies in this space is of critical importance. Bonus points if you have: Experience with shop floor change management, performance improvement, business case and value management. Understanding of related ERP modules. Understanding of Plant Control Systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, etc.). Experience with simulation in factory environments. Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 4 years' work experience). Industrial or engineering degree is preferred. Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 07/26/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: Role Location Annual Salary Range California $70,350 to $205,800 Cleveland $59,100 to $164,600 Colorado $63,800 to $177,800 District of Columbia $68,000 to $189,300 Illinois $59,100 to $177,800 Maine $54,400 to $151,400 Maryland $63,800 to $177,800 Massachusetts $63,800 to $189,300 Minnesota $63,800 to $177,800 New York $66,300 to $205,800 New Jersey $68,000 to $205,800 Virginia $59,100 to $189,300 Washington $80,200 to $189,300 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. 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